Equipment Received
TI-83 Graphing Calculators: In addition to the uses described in the lessons, we will use these calculators to train students to utilize them on the state-mandated tests.
Web Video Cameras: We will use these to record students as they are engaged in various project activities.
CD-ROM Writers: We will use these to record results of various projects. We also anticipate using them to make the entire project available to other teachers.
Mimio Boards: We will use these to "capture" lessons from the project. This will allow students to review the classroom presentation or to see what was covered during an absence.
Digital Video Camera: We will use this to record students as they are engaged in various project activities.
Overhead Calculator: This will be utilized to train students in proper use of the calculators.
Equipment Ordered But Not Received
Palm Pilot Handheld Computers: These will be used for data collection and manipulation.
Cruncher: This will be used to introduce elementary students to spreadsheets.
Graphers: This will be used to introduce elementary students to graphing.
Front Page: We will use it to teach students to create web pages, particularly of project-related topics.
Inspiration: Students will use this software for creative problem-solving related to the project activities.
Green Globs & Graphing Equations: This software will used to introduce high school students to computer graphing.
TI GraphLink Software: This software will link the graphing calculators to each other and to computers.
Calculator-Based Laboratory: These will be used for data capture.
Calculator-Based Ranger: These will be used for data capture.
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